EKA Mobility Introduces Kerala's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in Collaboration with KPIT Technologies and BPCL
Key Ideas
  • EKA Mobility, KPIT Technologies, and BPCL collaborate to introduce Kerala's first hydrogen fuel cell bus at the Global Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Summit in Kochi.
  • The project integrates KPIT's hydrogen fuel cell system with EKA Mobility's electric bus platform, supported by BPCL's hydrogen infrastructure in Kochi for large-scale mobility solutions.
  • Dr Sudhir Mehta highlights EKA Mobility's commitment to innovation and sustainable urban transport, aiming to accelerate India's transition to hydrogen-powered public transportation.
  • The initiative at CIAL is set to boost investments in green hydrogen infrastructure and shape policies for wider adoption of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles nationwide.
EKA Mobility, in partnership with KPIT Technologies and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), has unveiled Kerala's inaugural hydrogen fuel cell bus in Kochi. The bus was showcased at the Global Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Summit, symbolizing a major leap in sustainable urban transport. The collaboration leverages KPIT's expertise in hydrogen fuel cell technology with EKA Mobility's electric bus platform, complemented by BPCL's hydrogen infrastructure in Kochi. Dr Sudhir Mehta, Founder and CEO of EKA Mobility, expressed the company's dedication to innovation and sustainable urban transit, stressing the importance of the BPCL and KPIT alliance in propelling India towards hydrogen-based public mobility. Kishor Patil, Co-founder and CEO of KPIT Technologies, highlighted their ongoing investments in green mobility solutions and the significant progress made through the partnership, aiming to establish a conducive environment for hydrogen-powered transportation. The deployment of the hydrogen fuel cell bus at CIAL is poised to drive investments in green hydrogen infrastructure, influencing regulatory frameworks for the widespread adoption of hydrogen-based commercial vehicles across India. This initiative not only introduces a novel vehicle but also strives to establish a comprehensive hydrogen mobility ecosystem that can serve as a model for other Indian states.
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